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EA56 YLP

2006 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2024
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

78,285 mi
Last recorded78,285 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2023
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA56 YLP
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2023 78,285 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2023 78,280 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 75,421 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear chassis / inner sills getting corroded

Pass 26 Jan 2021 72,633 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2020 70,268 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 66,614 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 61,827 miles

Front Inner rear bushes

Rear tyres cracking

Pass 17 Jan 2017 57,654 miles

Front Inner rear bushes slight movement

Rear tyres

Pass 12 Nov 2015 53,094 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Inner rear bushes bottom arm

Nearside Rear Inner bush axial slight play

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner rear bushes bottom arm

Offside Rear Inner bush axial slight play

Pass 27 Nov 2014 49,550 miles

both rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 29 Nov 2013 46,382 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 40,570 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 32,317 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2011 32,232 miles

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

offside and nearside front tyres worn on edges

slight perishing on offside front tyre

Pass 18 Nov 2010 25,978 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 20,610 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Ka?

Based on 8,818,307 MOT tests across 675,715 vehicles.

69.1%
Pass Rate
4,496
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
675,715
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 404,005
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 371,413
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 361,801
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 270,876
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 263,812
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EA56 YLP is a 2006 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2006 Ford Ka models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 42,791 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Ka fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 404,005 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EA56 YLP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Ka typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 20 years old, this Ford Ka is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EA56 YLP registered?

EA56 YLP is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 24 November 2006.

Is EA56 YLP safe to buy?

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